- Jan 1 Willy den Ouden, Dutch swimmer (WR 100m freestyle, 1:04.06 1933-56; Olympic gold 4×100m freestyle 1936), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1997)
- Jan 7 Colin Snedden, New Zealand cricket spin bowler (1 Test; Auckland), born in Auckland, New Zealand (d. 2011)
- Jan 22 Elmer Lach, Canadian Hockey HOF center (Stanley Cup 1944, 46, 53 Montreal Canadiens; Hart Trophy 1945; Art Ross Trophy 1948; 5 x NHL All Star), born in Nokomis, Saskatchewan (d. 2015)
- Jan 25 Ernie Harwell, American baseball broadcaster (Detroit Tigers, 1960-2002), born in Washington, Georgia (d. 2010)
- Jan 29 Bill Rigney, American baseball infielder (MLB All Star 1948; NY Giants) and manager (NY/SF Giants; LA Angels; Minnesota Twins), born in Alameda, California (d. 2001)
About January 1918
How Old? 106 years old
Generation: Greatest Generation
Leap Year: No
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